#Moldova

Moldova will reduce banking transaction costs with the European Union starting next October, and by the end of the year, roaming charges for Moldovan citizens traveling or communicating within the EU will be fully removed.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu declared that Moldova is “on the right path” ahead of the Moldova-EU summit held today in Chișinău.

Former Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu called the Moldova–EU Summit in Chișinău a historic moment, highlighting it as proof of strong European support for Moldova’s integration journey.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu will visit Poland and Italy in early July to advance Moldova’s European integration and strengthen bilateral relations.

At the Moldova-Ireland: Connections through Excellence forum held in Dublin, Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu praised the achievements of Moldovan entrepreneurs in Ireland across sectors like IT, construction, consulting, communications, and HoReCa.

Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov met with Maryem Van den Heuvel of the EU Council Secretariat in Brussels to discuss Moldova’s reform progress, EU accession talks, and priorities under the Economic Growth Plan.

Ireland will open a diplomatic mission in Moldova, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations and deepening dialogue between the two countries.

The first Moldova–European Union bilateral summit will take place on July 4 in Chișinău, marking a key moment in the country’s European integration journey.

On July 4, Moldova will host its first-ever bilateral summit with the European Union at the State Residence in Chișinău, marking a major step on the country’s path toward EU membership.

President Maia Sandu met with Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Chisinau during his first official visit since taking office in May 2025.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Chisinau today, reaffirming Germany’s strong support for Moldova’s European integration and regional stability.

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has accredited 17 national observers from the Promo-LEX Association to monitor Moldova’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for September 28, 2025.

In June, Moldova's Parliament held five plenary sessions, adopting 45 normative acts — including 39 laws and six decisions, according to its public relations department.

In the village of Zuzulenii Noi, Ungheni district, the Poem of the Poplars guesthouse offers a unique blend of Moldovan rural tradition and modern comfort, becoming a favorite for tourists seeking authentic experiences.

Former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Vladislav Kulminski has been appointed as Moldova’s new ambassador to the United States, according to a decree published in the Official Journal.

A total of 155 young people in Moldova will begin internships in key public institutions as part of a program organized by the Moldovan Government in partnership with the European Union.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan from July 1 to 3 at the invitation of his Kazakh counterpart, Murat Nurtleu.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean visited the Orhei-based factory of Orhei-Vit, Moldova’s largest fruit and vegetable processing company, as it celebrated 80 years of operation.

On the eve of National Costume Day, President Maia Sandu attended the "La Nistru la Mărgioară" Festival in Șerpeni, where she praised efforts to preserve Moldova’s cultural heritage.

The Moldovan parliament has adopted a Declaration expressing unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized 1991 borders.

Speaker Igor Grosu hailed the European Council’s recent decision as an unprecedented recognition of Moldova’s progress toward EU accession.

Parliament has passed in the first reading a draft law to establish the National Cinematography Fund, aimed at supporting film production, international co-productions, educational initiatives, and the digitization of cinematic heritage.

Moldova counts on the European Parliament’s support to advance its EU accession process, especially to open six negotiation clusters, said Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi during a meeting with EP Vice-President Nicolae Ștefănuță in Chișinău.

Irish authorities are ready to start procedures for drafting a social security agreement with Moldova and expanding bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.